Distemper is a ska-punk band from Moscow, the oldest, most recognized, and authoritative ska-punk group in Russia, and one of the most influential Russian punk groups. Formed in 1989, this time-tested team stays above musical trends, serving as the standard and guardian of the style. Distemper helped Russia join the third wave of global ska revival, making ska-punk accessible to a wide audience and solidifying it on the Russian scene.